[DISCUSSION] Xperia Z1 Sound Quality

Xperia Z1 Audio Quality through 3.5mm jack

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RHBH

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Hello!

I have a Xperia S, thinking about buying a Z1, one of the points that I like on my phone is that Xperia S is supported by AC!D Team with the AC!D Sound Mod (which make my music incredible when using earphones).

How good is Xperia Z1 audio? Is it a downgrade compared with my actual phone, can you Z1 owners post your impressions about the Z1 audio with earphones here.
 
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So far.. I like the sound quality of my headphones. There's clear audio+, surround sound, clear stereo enhancement for headphone.

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the sound quality is great but imo lacks volume got a sound booster app this helped!
 
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I use clear audio + my own eq settings on poweramp, sound quality is amazing

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Is it better or comparable to LG G2 ?
The reason I'm asking is because LG G2 has something called HiFi sound.

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Is it better or comparable to LG G2 ?
The reason I'm asking is because LG G2 has something called HiFi sound.
 
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Xperia z1 have the best sound i m using xperia Z1 but only after u root it n flaah the sound increase mod.

But if u want the beatest sound quality and also output. Htc one is on top of the list

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The built in speaker won't do wonders. For headphones it's quite good, it's not as good as the Wolfson chip in the S4, but it's only a step or two less in terms of quality.

In my experience, most of the people that heard how it sounds didn't make out the difference in headphone quality, but everyone I've shown the device to criticized the built in speaker.

Anyway, I only use that for ringtones and notifications, for music I use a pair of AKGs. Haven't tried my FiiO E7 yet.

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RHBH

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shahzaib.khan said:
Xperia z1 have the best sound i m using xperia Z1 but only after u root it n flaah the sound increase mod.

But if u want the beatest sound quality and also output. Htc one is on top of the list

Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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I live in Brazil, and when the subject is electronics device, Unfortunately this country is awful, because not all companies bring their products to here, and the few that come, have a HUGE import tax.

HTC doesn't sell products in Brazil.

Some examples:
Xperia Z1 here costs $1090.
PS4 here costs $1826.
Xbox One costs $1050.
Iphone 5 costs $1370.

Our government tax imported products more than 100% to protect an almost inexistent national industry.

A "Gol" (Most sold car in Brazil), made in Brazil costs here $14620, the same car, made in Brazil but exported to Mexico is sold at Mexico for: $6870.

I just can't understand this corrupt governement and business thieves, this country have so much potential but the politians and business mans just sucks.

Ps: 1 BRL = 0,45685 USD (10/25/2013).
Ps 2: Brazil minimum wage = $310 per month.
 
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RHBH said:
I live in Brazil, and when the subject is electronics device, Unfortunately this country is awful, because not all companies bring their products to here, and the few that come, have a HUGE import tax.

HTC doesn't sell products in Brazil.

Some examples:
Xperia Z1 here costs $1090.
PS4 here costs $1826.
Xbox One costs $1050.
Iphone 5 costs $1370.

Our government tax imported products more than 100% to protect an almost inexistent national industry.

A "Gol" (Most sold car in Brazil), made in Brazil costs here $14620, the same car, made in Brazil but exported to Mexico is sold at Mexico for: $6870.

I just can't understand this corrupt governement and business thieves, this country have so much potential but the politians and business mans just sucks.

Ps: 1 BRL = 0,45685 USD (10/25/2013).
Ps 2: Brazil minimum wage = $310 per month.
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Wow.. that's why the country isn't developing, its economy is about as big as the UK right now but it could be up there in 3rd with the US and China.
 
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GPKrzychuXxX

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Wolfson without mods isn't good. Only with mods make Phone one of the best. Xperia Z1 play better then. S4(octa) and s3 without mods.
If you want the best sound with mods. Buy Wolfson. Phone.
 
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GPKrzychuXxX

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Give us more dynamic range
You edit. Only alsa Or drivers?
Before Z1 I was had galaxy s3 and AC!D mode little changes. When AndiP changes driver implementation. I hear mega change.
 
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RHBH

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Thanks for your feedback guys, I'll just wait till black friday to see if I can get a good price on Z1.

Z1 isn't released here in Brazil yet (release date: 11/6/13), so I don't mind waiting.

Also, I have a small question.

Xperia Z1 in Brazil is a EUROPE version variant, in Europe the model is C6903, in Brazil the model is C6943, they have support for the same 3G/4G frequencies, but the Brazilian version have Digital TV (Brazilian Digital TV Standard is the same from the Japanese, so it's not a problem to Sony give us Digital TV since the Japanese version have it too :D

Personally I would prefer that they give 32GB of storage too! Such a big mess:
Global version: 16GB, no DTV, no IR. (C6902, C6903, C6906).
Japanese version: 32GB, DTV and IR. (don't know the model number)
Brazil version: 16GB, DTV but no IR. (C6943, same frequencies of C6903).

My question is: If I install some rom here from XDA, I won't have problems with 3G/4G because the frequencies here are supported by both C6903 and C6906 (3G = 2100 and 4G = 2600), but will I have problems with DTV?
 
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Xperia Z and Z1 sound quality real good, best I have used in a phone. The only problem I have had was with the Z issues skipping during play. I have now installed purexaudio. The only thing I don't like so far with the Z1 is no equaliser in the walkman app.
 
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The audio jack needs an extra 2 - 3 bar volume increase. Some podcasts are hard to hear, some youtube vids also.

the htc one is ridiculously loud. I think the htc one xl has the best dac. S3 + loud sound mod was great also
 
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For_itembine said:
The audio jack needs an extra 2 - 3 bar volume increase. Some podcasts are hard to hear, some youtube vids also.

the htc one is ridiculously loud. I think the htc one xl has the best dac. S3 + loud sound mod was great also
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if you go to my thread about tips to improve Z1. I have few tips to try to get louder voice without any MODs. Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

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danw_oz said:
Xperia Z and Z1 sound quality real good, best I have used in a phone. The only problem I have had was with the Z issues skipping during play. I have now installed purexaudio. The only thing I don't like so far with the Z1 is no equaliser in the walkman app.
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There is equalizer in the Walkman app in sounds enhancements section
 
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For_itembine said:
The audio jack needs an extra 2 - 3 bar volume increase. Some podcasts are hard to hear, some youtube vids also.

the htc one is ridiculously loud. I think the htc one xl has the best dac. S3 + loud sound mod was great also
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I don't know if you have noticed but if you tick dynamic normalizer the volume gets almost twice as loud.
For me the normal sound volume is fine though.
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    shahzaib.khan said:
    Xperia z1 have the best sound i m using xperia Z1 but only after u root it n flaah the sound increase mod.

    But if u want the beatest sound quality and also output. Htc one is on top of the list

    Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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    I live in Brazil, and when the subject is electronics device, Unfortunately this country is awful, because not all companies bring their products to here, and the few that come, have a HUGE import tax.

    HTC doesn't sell products in Brazil.

    Some examples:
    Xperia Z1 here costs $1090.
    PS4 here costs $1826.
    Xbox One costs $1050.
    Iphone 5 costs $1370.

    Our government tax imported products more than 100% to protect an almost inexistent national industry.

    A "Gol" (Most sold car in Brazil), made in Brazil costs here $14620, the same car, made in Brazil but exported to Mexico is sold at Mexico for: $6870.

    I just can't understand this corrupt governement and business thieves, this country have so much potential but the politians and business mans just sucks.

    Ps: 1 BRL = 0,45685 USD (10/25/2013).
    Ps 2: Brazil minimum wage = $310 per month.
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    The built in speaker won't do wonders. For headphones it's quite good, it's not as good as the Wolfson chip in the S4, but it's only a step or two less in terms of quality.

    In my experience, most of the people that heard how it sounds didn't make out the difference in headphone quality, but everyone I've shown the device to criticized the built in speaker.

    Anyway, I only use that for ringtones and notifications, for music I use a pair of AKGs. Haven't tried my FiiO E7 yet.

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    For_itembine said:
    The audio jack needs an extra 2 - 3 bar volume increase. Some podcasts are hard to hear, some youtube vids also.

    the htc one is ridiculously loud. I think the htc one xl has the best dac. S3 + loud sound mod was great also
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    if you go to my thread about tips to improve Z1. I have few tips to try to get louder voice without any MODs. Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

    ---------- Post added at 09:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 PM ----------
    danw_oz said:
    Xperia Z and Z1 sound quality real good, best I have used in a phone. The only problem I have had was with the Z issues skipping during play. I have now installed purexaudio. The only thing I don't like so far with the Z1 is no equaliser in the walkman app.
    Click to expand...
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    There is equalizer in the Walkman app in sounds enhancements section
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